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Houston man hospitalised after being stabbed

11 April 2025
This content originally appeared on INews Guyana.
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Andy Sugrim, a 29-year-old resident of Houston, Greater Georgetown, is currently hospitalised after he was stabbed during an argument.

The incident occurred at about 16:00h on Wednesday (April 9, 2025) at Back Street, Houston.

According to the police, Sugrim knows the suspect, who goes by the alias “toe toe” (only name given).

Investigations disclosed that Sugrim was imbibing at a shop at Back Street, Houston, when he had an exchange of words with the suspect. It is alleged that the victim told the suspect to stop thief. As a result, the suspect became annoyed, pulled out a knife, and stabbed Sugrim several times, after which he made good his escape.

The victim was taken to the Georgetown Public Hospital by EMT personnel, where he underwent surgery. Sugrim received three stab wounds to his left side abdomen and one wound to his left side face from his ear to his lip. His condition is listed as stable.

According to the police, checks were made for the suspect, but he was not seen. Several persons were questioned in the area, but no useful information was received.